Assistant Principal - Elementary (Accelerated Campus Excellence - ACE Campus)

Position Type:
Campus Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
2/13/2026

Location:
Martinez Elementary

Date Available:
07/27/2026
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Martinez Elementary will reopen as an ACE campus, a proven whole-school model that provides intentional supports to ensure that every student can succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances

Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage assigned areas of instructional program and campus operations. Oversee assigned student activities and services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree
• Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate
• Certified Texas Evaluation and Support System (TTESS) appraiser - preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proven success in leading a school toward continuous improvement in academic goals with a relentless pursuit of academic excellence for all students
• Deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction and evidence-based practices
• Demonstrated leadership on campus-wide committees and/or campus-wide activities
• Proven experience to use and interpret data to inform decision-making processes that allow for intentional actions to lead to improved student/campus achievement
• Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Experience:

• Three years' experience as a classroom teacher
• Assistant Principal Experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a transformational leader working to create a best-in-class learning environment.
• Create, cultivate and lead a culture of excellence, support, and community for all stakeholders.
• Participate in professional development and training to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.
• Provide for two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
• Support the principal in developing and setting annual campus performance objectives.
• Support the development of the campus improvement plan with staff, parents and community members.
• Help the principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Take a leadership role in planning activities and implementing programs to ensure attainment of the school's mission.
• Delegate leadership responsibilities as appropriate, ensuring strong systems of monitoring, support, and feedback for campus staff.
• Serve as a member of the campus-based Instructional Leadership Team & site-based decision-making committee, and others as assigned

Instructional Leadership

• Promote the expectation for high-level performance from staff and students and recognize excellence and achievement.
• Develop and monitor instructional and administrative processes to ensure that instructional practices are aligned to evidence-based practice and implemented with fidelity.
• Ensure high-quality instructional materials are resources are implemented with fidelity.
• Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Participate in program evaluation measures and make suggestions for improvement where needed.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies and classroom management and communication with parents, families and community members.
• Provide professional learning to support the teaching staff in accomplishing the school's instructional goals.
• Disaggregate and interpret data in order to assist in developing appropriate next steps for campus improvement and for recognition of success.
• Support teachers in analyzing data and developing action plans to improve teaching and learning.
• Regularly consult the Instructional Leadership Team about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education programs.
• Provide coaching and meaningful feedback to teachers and staff with the intent of improving employee performance.
• Support and evaluate teachers with regular classroom visits and providing timely formative and summative feedback to teachers.
• Provide instructional feedback to teachers, administrators, and staff based on classroom observations and walk-throughs.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in the decision-making process.

Student Management

• May act as campus behavioral coordinator in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Work with faculty and students to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
• Ensure that students are adequately supervised during noninstructional periods.
• Work with faculty and students to develop a student behavioral support system that results in positive student and staff behavior and enhances the school climate.
• Follow all policies, practices, and procedures that create optimal learning conditions for students with special needs in alignment with IDEA.
• Enhance students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic achievement.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

• Oversee campus operations in the principal's absence.
• Ensure that all administrative duties and tasks delegated by the principal are completed in a timely manner to ensure alignment to state and local policies.
• Take a leadership role in planning and scheduling of daily school activities including the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Ensure all employees follow proper protocols to maintain accurate records (i.e. grades, attendance, other required documentation).
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with staff to identify and address issues.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment and monitor and maintain inventory in accordance with district procedures.
• Coordinate operational support services such as transportation, custodial, and cafeteria to best meet campus needs.
• Support safety inspections and drills. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Serve as the campus Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.

Personnel Management

• Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for designated teacher appraisal system.
• Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
• Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.

School/Community Relations

• Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Communicate with parents, families, and communities on a regular and consistent basis to ensure clear and consistent messaging to parents on both campus and district information and events.
• Engage with parents, families, and community members to increase parental involvement on the campus.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate the work of professional staff as assigned by the school principal. Direct the work of teachers, custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer andperipherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt


Pay Grade: Administrative - 3

The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The foregoing statements describe the general role and responsibilities assigned to this job. I understand this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned; other duties may be assigned as needed.


Attachment(s):

• Asst. Principal - Elementary -Accelerated Campus Excellence - ACE Campus.pdf